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Indian subsidiary gets U.S. patent for RFID cashless tech

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Bartronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Indian RFID vendor Bartronics India Limited, has been granted a U.S. patent for the design and manufacture of a non-reusable tamper-resistant identification device.

The technology is typically used in a wristband or bracelet which is swiped in cashless transaction.

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